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Samsung labor unions rally 40,000 workers, prepares for 18-day strike in May

Friday 24 April 2026

Three major labor unions at Samsung Electronics held a large-scale protest on the afternoon of April 23 in front of the Pyeongtaek semiconductor campus in South Korea. An estimated 40,000 people participated, accounting...

China amping up DRAM integration: GigaDevice expands into DRAM through CXMT tie-up

Tuesday 21 April 2026

GigaDevice is moving into DRAM through a KRW1 trillion (US$680 million) related-party deal, combining CXMT's manufacturing capacity with its own sales network in a move that could reshape the global supply landscape.

Taiyo Yuden raises MLCC prices, Murata takes the lead, Samsung to follow suit

Monday 20 April 2026

Japanese electronic components maker Taiyo Yuden recently issued a price increase notice, announcing that it will raise prices on some products starting in May, specifically in the multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC)...

Samsung tipped to lead global chip profits as AI elevates memory, veteran exec predicts

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Yoon-woo Lee, a semiconductor expert and former vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, believes Samsung may become the world's most profitable company by 2027–2028, driven by structural changes in the semiconductor value...

Samsung Electro-Mechanics reportedly to expand AI packaging with MLCC embedded substrate line in Vietnam

Tuesday 14 April 2026

As AI chips demand higher performance and denser integration, advanced packaging and substrate technologies have become critical in the semiconductor race. Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) is reportedly establishing a...

Samsung caught between worker payouts and chip ambitions

Monday 13 April 2026

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics is facing a large-scale strike threat, and whether it will extend into May remains an open question, as labor-management negotiations remain at a deadlock. The union's demand...

Samsung's consumer electronics divisions show signs of recovery

Friday 10 April 2026

Samsung Electronics is beginning to see early signs of stabilization in its Visual Display (VD) and Digital Appliances (DA) divisions, after a period of underperformance. Market estimates suggest the two units have...

TCL-Sony merger shifts the competitive landscape for Korean TV giants

Friday 10 April 2026

China's TCL and Japan's Sony have finalized plans to merge their television and audio businesses into a joint venture. The deal marks a significant shift in the global TV industry — and heaps pressure on South Korean...

CXMT IPO delay eases DRAM supply risks, supports pricing cycle

Thursday 9 April 2026

China's DRAM maker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) may be delaying its IPO, easing near-term supply concerns, and reinforcing the current memory upcycle. Sources cited by iNews24 said CXMT had targeted a...

Samsung's Roh Tae-moon visits Tokyo, targets Japan Android leadership

Wednesday 8 April 2026

Samsung Electronics's Device eXperience (DX) head Roh Tae-moon personally visited Tokyo on April 1, marking his first trip to Japan this year. Although Apple has long dominated Japan's smartphone market, Samsung has...

Samsung upgrades Austin fab, signals dual-track US chip strategy

Thursday 2 April 2026

Samsung Electronics is accelerating the introduction of next-generation manufacturing equipment at its semiconductor facility in Austin, Texas, as part of a broad upgrade program aimed at positioning the site for...

Samsung labor talks resume as new law boosts union leverage

Saturday 28 March 2026

Samsung Electronics has decided to restart negotiations on wages and collective agreements, temporarily halting a planned large-scale strike scheduled for late May. The risk of strike action remains, however, as major...

Samsung bets on turnkey strategy as non-memory strength becomes critical

Saturday 28 March 2026

Samsung Electronics is aggressively pushing its semiconductor "super-gap" core strategy centered on a turnkey solution model. However, the success of this approach hinges on restoring and rebuilding competitiveness in...

South Korea freezes 2Q26 electricity rates, amplifying stress on pricing mechanism and future bills

Thursday 26 March 2026

South Korea will keep electricity rates unchanged for the second quarter of 2026 amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which are pushing global energy prices higher, a decision intended to stabilize household...

China-South Korea panel war escalates: USPTO rejects Tianma patent challenge

Wednesday 25 March 2026

The US Patent and Trademark Office has rejected an attempt by Tianma Microelectronics to challenge a patent held by LG Display, citing concerns that the Chinese company may be under the influence of a foreign government.

Tungsten prices surge as geopolitics worsen chip supply fears

Wednesday 25 March 2026

Global supply concerns over tungsten, a critical material used in semiconductor manufacturing, are intensifying as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupt commodity markets and drive up prices.

An imminent strike looms over Samsung's AI memory supply

Monday 23 March 2026

Samsung Electronics is facing escalating labor tensions after its largest union secured approval for a strike, raising concerns over potential disruptions to semiconductor production at a critical juncture for the...

Samsung signals AI memory shift with HBM showcase at 2026 shareholders meeting

Friday 20 March 2026

Samsung Electronics held its 57th annual shareholders meeting on March 18 in Suwon, South Korea, where it unveiled advanced memory products, including high-bandwidth memory (HBM), signaling a strategic push to...

Intel pushes large-area AI packaging to close foundry gap

Friday 20 March 2026

Intel is reportedly preparing large-area AI chip packaging to strengthen its foundry business and challenge TSMC and Samsung Electronics.

SK Hynix presses ahead on HBM4 despite tightening AI memory supply

Thursday 19 March 2026

SK Hynix is accelerating its next-generation memory strategy, with stable progress on HBM4 production, aggressive capacity expansion in South Korea, and a growing focus on AI-driven demand expected to reshape the global...

Samsung strike vote nears, DS and DX divisions clash over bonuses

Thursday 19 March 2026

As Samsung Electronics' union members vote on whether to strike, market attention is shifting from the labor negotiations themselves to the disparities in benefits and potential conflicts of interest between the...

Samsung taps Apple, IBM, Walmart executives in global talent push

Wednesday 18 March 2026

Samsung Electronics is actively recruiting top global talent, having lured several senior executives from multinational giants such as Apple, IBM, and Walmart through 2025. The move aims to strengthen the...

Samsung gives humanoid robots a hand with new dexterity-focused Hand Lab

Monday 16 March 2026

Samsung Electronics is targeting one of the hardest engineering challenges in humanoid robotics: building a dexterous robotic hand. The company recently created Hand Lab, a dedicated robotics unit developing...

Visionox starts 8.6-gen OLED equipment orders, intensifying China–Korea race for IT displays

Monday 16 March 2026

Visionox has reportedly begun equipment procurement for an 8.6-generation OLED production line, a move that could challenge Samsung Display's (SDC) early lead. SDC gained an advantage by supplying OLED panels for Apple...

Samsung union plans 18-day strike, adding risk to HBM supply chain

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Samsung Electronics' labor union recently announced that employees who do not participate in a planned 18-day general strike from May 21 to June 7, 2026, will face penalties, sparking widespread concern and controversy...